The Nike Ja 4 "Radar" Releases October 2026

Nike Basketball is rolling out one of the more visually aggressive Ja 4 colorways yet with the "Radar," a build that pulls from thermal imaging to create a heat-map effect across the entire upper. Red, yellow, aqua, and blue bleed into one another over a deep purple base, giving the shoe the kind of busy, data-driven look that fits the "Heat Check" nickname it carries alongside the primary colorway name.

The construction leans into the Ja 4's angular design language, which marks a deliberate shift away from the rounder profile of the Ja 3. Heavily textured material covers the upper, and oversized Swooshes in bright orange anchor the sides along with sharp midfoot support pieces that cut through the midsole in the same color. Black laces with orange trim sit over a black tongue, and the collar and smaller surrounding panels stay in the same dark finish to keep the lower half grounded. Ja Morant's branding appears on the tongue and underfoot, with repeated "12" markings stamped across the orange sections of the outsole.

The Nike Ja 4 "Radar" is set to release October 2026 via Nike and select Nike Basketball retailers for a retail price of $140, with grade school sizing available at $115. To stay informed on all things Nike Basketball and to stay up to date with the latest releases, connect with us on Instagram and Twitter.